SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 206
WHEREAS, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas is
celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, The roots of Methodist Healthcare Ministries
trace back to 1955, when the Southwest Conference of The United
Methodist Church approved the formation of a nonprofit to own and
operate hospitals in the name of the church; opening in 1963, the
Southwest Methodist Hospital sought to promote and deliver
accessible, quality health care to the underserved, and
Methodist Healthcare Ministries has continued to advance this
mission since its establishment in 1995; today, the Methodist
Healthcare System serves as the largest health care provider in
San Antonio and 26 surrounding counties and oversees operations
at numerous specialized area hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Methodist Healthcare Ministries offers primary
medical and dental care as well as counseling, case management,
social services, family wellness, and church-based community
nursing programs to patients across 74 counties; the nonprofit
organization also oversees grant-making and policy initiatives,
and it has worked with more than 150 funding partners to ensure
affordable services to all; together, they have invested over
$82 million in community grants, strategic initiatives, and
policy and advocacy partnerships in an effort to increase access
to care and to improve food security, digital inclusion, and
economic mobility; one impressive example is the collaboration
between Methodist Healthcare Ministries and the San Antonio
Metro Health Department to launch the Healthy Corner Store
initiative, which provides fresh and affordable produce to
communities in food deserts; in addition, the nonprofit
established the Medical-Legal Partnership to address the
health-related legal needs of patients; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its exemplary business
practices, Methodist Healthcare Ministries received a 2024
Governor's Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the
Quality Texas Foundation Regional Program, and it was one of only
two organizations that earned this accolade that year; with this
honor, it was commended for its leadership, strategic planning,
measurement, analysis and knowledge management, results, and
focus on its customers, workforce and operations; and
WHEREAS, Methodist Healthcare Ministries has provided
expert and compassionate care to countless men, women, and
children in San Antonio and beyond, and the members of its
medical, support, and administrative staff may indeed take great
pride in its outstanding record of service over the past three
decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas and extend to all
those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Menéndez
Campbell Gutierrez Kolkhorst Campbell Gutierrez Kolkhorst
Campbell Gutierrez Kolkhorst
Eckhardt Hinojosa of Hidalgo Schwertner Eckhardt Hinojosa of Hidalgo Schwertner
Eckhardt Hinojosa of Hidalgo Schwertner
Flores Hinojosa of Nueces Zaffirini Flores Hinojosa of Nueces Zaffirini
Flores Hinojosa of Nueces Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Campbell Gutierrez Kolkhorst
Eckhardt Hinojosa of Hidalgo Schwertner
Flores Hinojosa of Nueces Zaffirini